Be sure to watch Part One, Two, Three and Four of Surviving the Holidays! Last week we talked about how to success on Thanksgiving Day. If you missed it..don’t worry! It still applies for Christmas Day!!! Which is only 22 days away….woah!! By the way- I’m not angry about Christmas coming up..not in the least! My … Continue reading "Surviving the Holidays Part 5 – For the Cooks & Bakers"
This original recipe can be found on the Kraft Foods Website. Another awesome chili recipe! We’ve been loving our weekly routine of Chili Sunday. We have hit some home runs with Barbecue Turkey Chili (which is similar to this recipe), Pork and Tomatillo Chili and one of my favorites – Italian Turkey Chili
Watch Video #1 Early November, Video #2 Cold, Dark Nights and Video #3 Healthy Holiday Recipes! Happy Day before Thanksgiving!!! I have some very important tips to share with you. Following these 4 tips will help you feel great at the end of tomorrow instead of feeling shameful and bloated ;) Have a WONDERFUL holiday … Continue reading "Surviving the Holidays #4 – Thanksgiving Day Tips"
It’s the week before Thanksgiving!!! Now is the time to talk about specific recipe ideas for a healthier Thanksgiving meal. This week’s video is meant to help get your “creative juices” flowing so you can create dishes that are delicious and great for your weight-loss plan. Below are the links to recipes mentioned in the video: … Continue reading "Surviving the Holidays – Healthy Holiday Recipes"
In case you missed it, last week was the first video of the “Surviving the Holidays” video series here on Food Coach Me. Watch last week’s video “It’s Early November.” This week our conversation turns to nighttime snacking. Especially this time of year when it’s dark so early in the evening and it’s too cold for … Continue reading "Surviving the Holidays – Dark, Cold Nights *Video*"
I hear it all the time in my office: “I can’t afford to eat healthy foods.” Or. “All I can afford right now is the dollar menu.” Or. “I’m too busy to do anything else for dinner…I need to just grab it.” I’ve heard every argument out there for the benefits of fast food. Rather … Continue reading "Is The Dollar Menu Costing You More Than $1??"
You know when you just stumble upon something amazing?? You accidentally created something so delicious you want to tell everyone about it?? This is where I’m at with my latest mocha creation. I made it one afternoon for a little treat and now have to limit myself…. The secret ingredient here is a Dark Chocolate Pudding/Shake Protein … Continue reading "Super Fast Skinny Mocha"
WOW! November is here…I still can’t believe it! Just today I wrote down “October 4th” instead of November. These last few months of the year just love to sneak attack us. Which is why now is the time to prepare for what’s to come. If you want to have a healthy holiday season and not feel awful … Continue reading "Surviving the Holidays- It’s Early November! *Video*"
Would you consider yourself a “stress eater?” If there were a like button…the clicks would be unstoppable. Stress (and it’s bff Anxiety) have a super intense and powerful affect on our desire to do something that makes us feel better. And food is usually the easiest answer. The past several weeks have been high stress in my life. It’s … Continue reading "Real Talk – Stress Eating"
I’m so excited to share with you another great story from a friend and client of mine! This transformation has been so exciting to me. Her journey has not always been easy…read more for the good, bad and ugly of Jen’s gastric banding experience. She is as cute and bubbly as her “after” photos show! Tell … Continue reading "Postop Success Story – 60 Pounds Gone!"
